Peptic Esophageal Stricture

A peptic esophageal stricture (narrowing of the esophageal lumen) is one of the late complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease and occurs in 1 to 5 percent of patients who develop esophagitis (irritation and inflammation of the lining of the esophagus). It is one of the most difficult complications of gastroesophageal disease to manage.